Obituaries

Rosemary Loppnow

Rosemary Loppnow

Jun 19, 2020

Rosemary Loppnow, age 81 of Ixonia, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, June 19, 2020. Rose is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Don, her children Jolynn (Les) Phillips, Sandy (Matt) Tripi, Christine (Tim) Pruetz, Dean (Kathy) Loppnow and her daughter-in-law Kandy Loppnow. She is further survived by 15 Grandchildren and 27 Great- Grandchildren. Rose...

Dorothy Mertens

Dorothy Mertens

Jun 13, 2020

Mertens, Dorothy, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 13, 2020. There will be a happy reunion and singing in Heaven with her husband, Paul and also her parents, Charles and Ollie Bieber; her four brothers Ferris, Eddie, Loren, and Alvin Bieber; sisters-in-law and many other relatives. Dorothy was born on May...

Robert  Lee Ross

Robert Lee Ross

Jun 13, 2020

OCONOMOWOC, WI - Robert Lee Ross, age 81, of Oconomowoc, passed away Saturday, June 13, at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, WI surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1938 in Mitchell, SD to Claude and Lorena Ross. He grew up in Mitchell, SD, graduating from Mitchell High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958....

Samantha Rose Mcmullen

Samantha Rose Mcmullen

Jun 12, 2020

Samantha Rose McMullen, age 23, of Oconomowoc, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020. Samantha is survived by her parents, John and Diana (Hoisington) McMullen; her brother, JD McMullen; her grandparents, Mary McMullen and David Hoisington, Sr.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, family, friends; and her beloved pets, Chester, Peggy and Peanut. She is preceded in death by her...

Charlie Jane Whitrock

Charlie Jane Whitrock

Jun 10, 2020

Charlie Jane Whitrock went on to eternal life on June 10, 2020. She was born on June 2, 2020 in Waukesha to Melanie Skow and Colin Whitrock. Though she was only here a short time, she was so loved and always had a smile on her face. We looked forward to spending a lifetime with her, now we will...

Forrest O. Halverson

Forrest O. Halverson

Jun 8, 2020

Forrest Halverson, born April 10, 1925 passed away June 8, 2020, age 95, surrounded by his family. He is survived by daughter Linda (Jim Pawlak) Jenz, son Richard (Patricia), son Dennis (Terry), 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and other friends and acquaintances. Hal was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janíce. Hal served in the navy during WWII and...

John R. Heistad

John R. Heistad

Jun 7, 2020

John R. Heistad, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Rainbow Hospice. He was born on July 8, 1946 in Wausau to Robert and Helen (Zinser) Heistad. John was the Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice-President at US Bank. He loved to golf, he loved the Packers. John also enjoyed yoga and gemology. Most of...

Shirley W Hinds

Shirley W Hinds

Jun 6, 2020

Shirley W. Hinds of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2020 at the age of 93. She was surrounded by her five children: Dr. Ralph Winthrop Hinds, III and his wife Pam, Jeffrey A. Hinds and, in spirit, his late wife Debbie, Meredith V. Sullivan, Kim O’Brien and her husband Kelly, Pamela M. Heinrich and her husband...

Beverly Jean Paulsberg

Beverly Jean Paulsberg

Jun 5, 2020

IXONIA - Beverly Jean Paulsberg, age 74, of Ixonia, passed away Friday, June 5th at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born July 21, 1945, in Oconomowoc, WI to Lawrence and Arnetta Klawes. Beverly traveled frequently with her husband to Europe, Asia, Hawaii and the entire United States. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Quinn L. Pleyte

Quinn L. Pleyte

Jun 3, 2020

Quinn L. Pleyte, age 83, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace on June 3, 2020. Quinn was born in Wisconsin on March 16, 1937 to Earl and Barbara (nee Churchill) Pleyte. Quinn was a painter until he retired in 1997. From 1983 until 2017, Quinn and his wife Betty did set designs at Oconomowoc Middle School and The Wilson Center...

Shirley Mae Osborn

Shirley Mae Osborn

May 25, 2020

Shirley Mae Osborn (nee Schuchardt) passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 25, 2020 at the Milwaukee Catholic Home. Shirley was born on May 2, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Roy and Sarah Schuchardt. She married Charles J Osborn Sr on February 8, 1969. After living briefly in Colorado and Indiana they settled in Oconomowoc...

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr.

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr.

May 24, 2020

Ronald Charles De La Barra Sr., 67, husband, father, grandfather, passed away Sunday, May 24th, 2020 in his home in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, by the side of his devoted wife of 49 years, Stephanie. Ron was born on December 15th 1952 in Bronx New York to Charles and Elizabeth De La Barra. At 16 Ron moved with his two brothers,...

Amy  Ann Brockway

Amy Ann Brockway

May 20, 2020

Amy Ann (Gardner) Brockway passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2020. Amy was born July 13, 1973 in West Allis, Wisconsin and is survived by her parents, David Gardner and Sandra (Grenzer) Gardner. She was married to her husband of 26 years, Stephen Brockway, and a proud mother of Jacob and Jessica. She is also survived by her in-laws,...

Norman L. Schmidt

Norman L. Schmidt

May 20, 2020

Norman L. Schmidt “Norm” “Normie”, age 75, passed away on May 20,2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and dog Cooper after a courageous battle with cancer. Norm is survived by his wife and best friend of 44 years, Marilyn (nee Matusin); son Bryan, grandchildren Hannah and Bennett, brother Terry (Mary Ann) of Ohio; mother-in-law Emily A. Matusin;...

Mary E. Mcmahon

Mary E. Mcmahon

May 19, 2020

Mary Ellen McMahon was born on September 14, 1927 to Thomas and Jean Youniss in Fond du Lac, WI. She was a welcomed addition to her older brother, Don, followed by her brother Dick, her sister, Helen, and brother Jim. Mary grew up in Green Bay where she was always surrounded by her family. After high school she attended...

Carol Ann Brown

Carol Ann Brown

May 18, 2020

Carol Ann Brown (Meyer), age 71, died peacefully while sleeping in her home in Nashotah, WI, on May 18, 2020. She died of natural causes after enjoying a full life, with “lots of butter” and maybe some wine. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother (Maña), sister and aunt. She loved her three children dearly and couldn’t have been more...

Kurt E Kretschmer

Kurt E Kretschmer

May 18, 2020

Kurt Kretschmer, 37, went to his eternal home on Monday, May 18, 2020, after a 10 month battle with leukemia. Kurt was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the youngest of Gary and Debbra Kretschmer. He graduated high school in 2001, and entered the workforce at KHS Inc., a manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment. In life, Kurt exemplified intelligence, honesty,...

Norman  J.  Schweiner

Norman J. Schweiner

May 15, 2020

Noman J. Schweiner “Norm” Norm was born on October 5th, 1933 in Green Bay, WI. I mournfully announce that Norm died on May 15th, 2020 at 4 pm in Waukesha, WI; he will be greatly missed. Norm was my devoted husband and best friend forever. Norm and I worked together every day for 48 years, the last 20 of...

Walter  C.  Young

Walter C. Young

May 14, 2020

Walter C. Young of Oconomowoc, WI died on May 14, 2020. He was born on 4/9/27. He was the son of Walter and Eunice (Harlow) Young of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Anne (Turner) Young; a brother, David F. (Uschi) Young of Tubac, AZ, along with their daughter; his three children, David T. (Lisa),...

Benjamin "Benny" A Pace

Benjamin "Benny" A Pace

May 13, 2020

Benjamin “Benny” A. Pace, age 92, of Ixonia, passed away May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born February 26, 1928 in Clintonville, the son of Wallace and Alice Pace. Ben served honourably in the U.S. Navy from 1946 thru 1947. He retired from American Motors after 30 years of service as an Auto Worker and faithful UAW...